Recruitment Consultant - Technology

Recruitment Consultant – Technology

Edinburgh (Hybrid working)

Basic salary: £39,800 – £47,000 | Plus pension + uncapped commission

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced tech recruiter ready to plug into one of the most exciting, fast growing specialisms in the UK? Join a high performing, collaborative team at the heart of our Scotland Centre of Excellence in Edinburgh and step straight into a contract desk that’s already buzzing.

You’ll work with a loyal, diverse client base spanning Scotland’s biggest enterprises, ambitious SMEs and the country’s most exciting high growth startups. Alongside specialist teams in finance, HR, procurement, and construction/engineering, you’ll have the reach, credibility and support to take your career further than ever.

About the Team

You’ll be joining a team that genuinely love what they do, and love doing it together. Collaboration, connection and shared success are our trademarks. We’re experienced, supportive and people first, with real heart, a lively social rhythm and a culture that makes every day feel energising.

And your new home... Our brand new penthouse office in the centre of Edinburgh’s business district. Sweeping city views, a private roof terrace, sunshine lunches, team celebrations and relaxed end of day catch ups. It’s a space built for ambition, creativity and community.

Why Hays?

Because we’re not just a recruitment business, we’re a place where careers accelerate.

• DE&I is at our core, we champion inclusion, celebrate individuality, and create environments where everyone can thrive
• We grow future leaders with structured pathways, leadership programmes and opportunities to step up, stretch and shine
• Your development is personal with tailored development plans, industry leading training, and ongoing coaching to build the career you want
• Local at heart, global in scale. The closeness of a Scottish team backed by the strength, investment, and innovation of a global business
• We invest in technology from our world class CRM to cutting edge recruitment tools, you’ll have everything you need to work smarter, faster and with more impact

Your Impact

You’re not a Recruitment Consultant; you’re a Talent Partner. The connector. The problem solver. The person who makes things happen. You’ll inherit an established client portfolio with the freedom to grow it your way. With the whole Scottish market at your fingertips, you’ll build meaningful relationships, shape hiring decisions and unlock long term opportunity in a sector that’s only accelerating.

If you’re looking for a role that blends big ambition with genuine belonging, and a local team powered by global opportunity, we want to hear from you.

The Role

Joining our Edinburgh team means stepping into an environment where inclusion, collaboration and motivation are part of everyday life. Here, you’re not just starting a job; you’re building a career shaped by exceptional training and real opportunity. You’ll be:

• Creating trusted partnerships with clients and candidates, supporting them through key career, and hiring decisions
• Identifying and interviewing top talent using cutting edge tools and our industry leading CRM
• Owning the full recruitment process, from shortlist to offer and onboarding, and making a tangible difference to people and businesses

What You Need to Succeed

You’ll succeed because you’ve already shown you can spot opportunities early and deliver results. You thrive in a fast paced, inclusive environment and bring a people first mindset with a genuine commitment to adding value for customers. You’re confident building relationships, instinctive when it comes to networking and happiest when you’re in the thick of it. Add a collaborative attitude and a hunger to grow, and you’ll thrive here.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission potential
• A culture that rewards success with clear earning potential
• The opportunity to qualify for our Hays Elite 2026 trip to Mauritius
• Industry leading technology and training to support fast progression
• Flexible hybrid working patterns
• Opportunity to build an international career
• Local, regional and national incentives recognising high performance
• Broad range of wellbeing initiatives and benefits
• Referral bonus scheme
• Supportive internal networks
• Paid volunteering days through our Working for Your Tomorrow initiative

Life at Hays offers growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges and an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. As a committed Disability Confident employer, if you’re thinking about your next career move — whatever your background, we’d love to shape it with you.